Watts Radiant’s SmartTrac radiant panel solution is a single-panel modular system designed to simplify and speed up radiant heating and cooling installations in subfloor, wall and ceiling applications.
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SmartTrac is 80% lighter than thin slabs, eliminating the need for increased joist sizes and double plating. Using SmartTrac, installers can run longer circuit lengths and use only one panel for the majority of jobs.
The Nuheat Signature gives users full access to all thermostat settings with wireless remote access through a smartphone app (iOS or Android) or a Web browser.
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Users also can set custom preferences ranging from languages, 12- or 24-hr. clock, C° and F°, to screen brightness. Outdoor temperature and weather forecast information available according to zipcode; supported by The Weather Channel.
FloorHeat Systems’ new InfraFloor electric radiant floor heating products are compatible with alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal and hydro.
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The film system (pictured) is designed for floating wood and laminate floors. It has two power-supply options (120V and 240V), is available in two widths (1 1/2’ and 3’) and custom lengths are available.
Flir One is a compact, easy-to-use thermal imaging device compatible with the iPhone 5 and 5s and fits like a protective case.
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Its ability to detect and visualize heat, including differences in temperature, gives users a tool that can be applied in various contexts, including: home improvement, outdoor recreation and security/safety. It houses its own battery source that can power the device for two hours of continuous use.
EasyHeat’s dual-voltage programmable (FGS) and nonprogrammable (FG) thermostats provide energy-efficient, optimized heating.
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The thermostats are compact with a low profile and light neutral color that easily blends into the wall. The programmable FGS can be set to accommodate user schedules. The nonprogrammable FG has a simple temperature adjustment interface and on/off switch.
Warmup’s 3iE is a fully interactive thermostat with touch technology and energy monitoring for radiant heating that learns from the user’s programming changes and temperature selections.
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The 3iE is user-friendly with an intuitive menu, simple words, can be set in several languages and comes in eight colors — black, silver, white, cream, blue, green, purple and pink. The thermostat can be used as a floor-temperature sensor, an air-temperature sensor or both.
In many parts of the U.S., the summer of 2013 was a banner season for solar energy collection. Many solar thermal systems, especially those in the over-baked western part of the country, undoubtedly collected enough heat that they reached the upper temperature limit of the storage tank and had to dump excess heat.
Getting your technical ducks in a row is important in this business of ours. Hey, folks are going to ask questions and it’s good to have correct answers for them. It’s what adds value to our flesh and bones.
I love the odd-numbered years because they contain ISH Frankfurt. This year was my 12th consecutive visit to that enormous hydronic feast. Which is not to say ISH is only about hydronics.